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Brady MVP Series versus CAB A3
BRADY vs. CAB | Brady | CAB | ||
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PRINT FEATURES |
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Direct thermal, Direct Thermal | DT / TT | DT / TT | ||
Print Width, max. | 4.09" (104mm) | 4.09" (104mm)/4.26" | ||
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Print Length, max. w/std RAM | 105" (2667mm) | 40” (1000mm) | ||
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM | 105" (2667mm) | 40" (1000mm) | ||
Dots/Inch, std |
| 203 (8 dots/mm) / | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) / | |
| 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) | 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) | ||
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Max Print Speed | 2" - 10" / sec | 6 IPS (150mm/sec.) / 8 IPS | ||
(51mm - 254mm) | (200mm/sec.) | |||
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Standard | Standard | |||
Connectivity & Control Solution | BradyConnect - Standard | NO | ||
Scalable Fonts Resident | Standard | Standard | ||
MEDIA FEATURES |
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Liner Width, | max. | 4.5" (114mm) | 4.7" (120mm) | |
| min. | 1.0" (25mm) | 0.47" (12mm) | |
Label Length, | max. | 39" (991mm) | 40” (1000mm) | |
| min. | 0.25” (6.35mm 200dpi), 0.125” | 0.19” (5mm) / 1.0 (25mm) | |
(Tear / | (3.18mm300dpi) / 1.0 (25mm) | |||
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Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting | 8.0" (203mm) | 8.0" (203mm) | ||
Max Ribbon Length | 1476' (450m) | 1182' (360m) | ||
OPTIONS |
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| Standard | Standard | ||
| YES - Option | YES – Option | ||
YES - Option | N/A | |||
Cutter |
| YES - Option | YES - Option | |
LCD Display |
| Standard | YES | |
Rewind |
| YES - Option | YES - Option | |
Additional RAM (up to) | 1,2MB & 8MB Flash | Up to 64MB (compact flash) | ||
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Standard RAM |
| 4MB DRAM | 8MB DRAM | |
Processor / Buffer | 32 bit | |||
Interface |
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Serial | YES – STD | YES – STD | ||
Parallel | YES – STD | YES – STD | ||
Ethernet | YES – Option | |||
Shell & Case Construction | Metal | Metal | ||
Weight |
| 32lbs (15kg) | 22 lbs.(10kg) | |
Size (H" x W" x L") | 13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7" | 10.7" x 9.5" x 17.5" | ||
(338 x 277 x 475 mm) | (274 x 242 x 446mm) | |||
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BASE UNIT LIST PRICE | 1795 € / 2125 € | 1830 € / 2080 € | ||
CAB is a German manufacturer of bar code label printers, applicators and specialised cutting machines. They have a strong reputation in Europe for manufacturing hi- quality/performance products. However, the performance capabilities of the MVP series still provide more
Disadvantages of CAB A3 vs. Brady MVP Series
•Max 10 ips print speed on MVP series versus 8 ips on A3.
•The 300MVP prints on smaller label heights. According to the Brady standard formats
•The MVP series offers BradyConnect remote connectivity and control solution (standard). A feature currently not available on the A3 printers.
•Higher list price on A3- 200 dpi compared to Brady’s 200MVP price- performance value.
MVP Series Product Guide | - 24 - | Competitive Analysis |